Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch, 2017
Macomb Township’s story
191 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2017 and 6 maps from 1929 on.
- 1835Macomb Township is settled
Macomb TownshipMI
Trash & recyclingPopulation
95,099
2025 Census estimate · +3.8% since 2020
Typical home
$426K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$121K
median
Median age
41.1
years
Jobs based here
9,943
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#219 of 697 in MI
Is Macomb Township a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Macomb Township grades B+ overall, 219th of 697 graded towns in Michigan. The median household earns $121K. Residents are healthier than 80% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates and its schools outperform 78% of the state's. The trade-off is money: the typical home is worth about $426K, 5.6 years of the Detroit metro’s $77K median household income. Only 51 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score lower on hazard risk. Macomb Township’s median household income is $121,000, where Michigan’s towns sit at $77,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Only 23 of Michigan’s 1,265 towns score lower on civic life.
What makes Macomb Township stand out
Where Macomb Township beats most towns.
A growing town
Macomb Township has grown 20% since 2010
79,580 counted in 2010 and 91,663 in 2020; an estimated 95,099 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Macomb Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Macomb Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthHenry Ford Macomb Hospital 4.8 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 65% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.7 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 1.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors7% conserved landC+Open →History4 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life1.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Macomb Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Macomb Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMacomb Township water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerTown site
SchoolsChippewa Valley SchoolsNew Haven Community Schools2 districts serve Macomb Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMacomb Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP codes48044, 4804248044 64% · 48042 36%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Macomb Township.
Macomb Township is healthier than Shelby Township and its other neighbors and sends most of its workers to Sterling Heights and beyond, but it carries more natural-hazard risk than most of Michigan (mostly inland flooding).
HousingCost of living grade C−
Macomb Township earns a C− for cost of living
91% of households own their home in Macomb Township. The typical Macomb Township home is worth about $426,000, up 2.4% in a year, 61% above the Michigan typical home. Macomb Township’s median rent is $1,379 a month.
$426KZillow home value
| Macomb Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,379 a month | $1,045 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Macomb Township$426K
Michigan$264K
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsA−
Macomb Township earns an A− for schools
Its public schools are run by the Chippewa Valley Schools. Three of its 18 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
78%of MI districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,078 | A− |
| Dakota High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,476 | A− |
| Shawnee Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 662 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
Macomb Township earns an A− for health
Its A− for health tops all 4 graded neighbors; Shelby Township (B+) comes closest. Its widest gap with Michigan is tooth loss: 6.2% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 10.2% statewide.
19% of Macomb Township adults binge drink. Macomb Township beats the Michigan average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 12% of Macomb Township adults report frequent physical distress.
80%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Macomb Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 12% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
16 better16 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Macomb Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 15.4% |
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
4.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
86th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC+
Macomb Township has set aside 7.1% of its land for conservation
13 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest place to walk is Macomb Corners Park, 89 acres with 2 miles of trail.
#322for trails in MI
| Macomb Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
7.1%
conserved · 1,645 of 23,115 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Macomb Corners Park | 2 mi | 89 |
| 2. Waldenburg Park | 0.1 mi | 28 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Macomb Township
Macomb Township has 9,943 jobs for its 39,341 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Macomb Township for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2011, Macomb Township has added 1,804 jobs, to 9,943 in 2021. The average trip to work in Macomb Township is 29 minutes.
5%work in town
| Macomb Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 15% | 10% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Macomb Township5%
Sterling Heights8%
Warren8%
Clinton Township8%
Troy8%
13 mi
median commute distance
9,943
jobs based in Macomb Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
Macomb Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Macomb Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 18° and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–34°
Spring37–57°
Summer61–81°
Fall44–61°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
In Macomb Township, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Michigan or U.S. town
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 97% of Michigan towns, with expected losses of about $401 per resident a year; that rating is what its C for hazard risk is built on.
Since 1985, 41 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Macomb Township.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
41
paid flood claims since 1985
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
The median household earns $120,652, against $72,875 across Michigan, one input to its A for jobs and income.
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide). Macomb Township has grown 3.8% since 2020, to 95,099 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
41.1median age · MI 40.2
| Macomb Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 26% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 25% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 19% | 18% |
Macomb TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school24%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1 point. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women. Median age: women 41.5, men 40.7.
| Macomb Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.1% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.4% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.7% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.6% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Nearby attractions
All 59 attractions →Ford Field and 40 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Macomb Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
24 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
20 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
24 mi TheatreFox Theatre
30 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
23 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of ArtsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Macomb Township
19pages on Macomb Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Macomb Township
Rochester UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester Hills11.5 mi$29,196 tuitionMacomb Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Warren12 mi$3,660 in-state tuitionWalsh CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Troy13.6 mi
About 6 of every 100 Macomb Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Macomb Township for work
Where Macomb Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
9,943jobs based in Macomb Township
5%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
Famous people from Macomb Township
4 notable people were born in Macomb Township.
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About Macomb Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Macomb Township is a civil township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 91,663 at the 2020 census, up from 79,580 in 2010. As of 2020 it was the most-populous civil township in the state and the third most-populous township overall after the charter townships of Clinton and Canton.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 604 ft
- ZIP code
- 48042, 48044
Macomb Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Macomb Township.
Clinton TownshipChesterfield TownshipShelby TownshipRay TownshipMacomb Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Township | #219 | B+ | C− | — | A− | A− |
| Clinton Township | #440 | C+ | C+ | C | A− | C+ |
| Chesterfield Township | #253 | B+ | C | B | A− | B |
| Shelby Township | #207 | B+ | C− | B+ | A− | B+ |
| Ray Township | #291 | B | C | — | A | B− |
Macomb Township and Ray Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Macomb Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Macomb Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Macomb Township, MI a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Macomb Township grades B+ overall, better than 72% of U.S. towns and #219 of 697 in Michigan. It grades A− for health and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Macomb Township, MI expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Macomb Township, MI known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Sean Bunting and T. J. Gore.